ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alon Sahar

Alon Sahar is an independent researcher and author of the Staatsräson Monitor Substack newsletter, which examines German–Israeli relations from a human rights perspective. His analysis and commentary have been published in Der Spiegel, EUobserver, Mediapart, and Der Freitag.

POSTS BY Alon Sahar

26 August 2025

The Other Side of Trade

On 10 August 2025, Germany announced it would suspend the export of offensive weapons to Israel, citing the risk of mass civilian casualties during Israel’s planned incursion into Gaza City. Yet Germany’s military trade with Israel is a two-way street. As crucial as Berlin’s arms exports are its growing imports of Israeli weapons, military technology, and security expertise, including training. Continue reading >>